"Assistant/Associate Professor in Kinesiology"

Job Details

Assistant/Associate Professor in Kinesiology

Job ID: 287713

Location: Summerville Campus

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

Job Summary

The Department of Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development at Augusta University is seeking an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor for a tenure track, full-time position in Kinesiology. The primary responsibility will be teaching selected courses identified as Kinesiology, Instructional Strategies in Health Science, Health Science Program Design and Assessment; developing and updating curriculum; teaching and advising undergraduate students in the kinesiology program; engaging in scholarly activity and research; providing service to the department, college, university, community, and the profession.

The position also requires advising, and mentoring students; developing and maintaining a scholarly research and publication agenda; and service to the academic unit and the College. We also encourage faculty to be active in soliciting external funding through grants and other sources.

Responsibilities

Teaching 60% - Developing and updating curriculum. Teaching and advising undergraduate students in the Kinesiology Program.

• Manage courses through systematic use of syllabi.
• Keep accurate records of students' class performance, attendance, and grades.
• Adopt and implement common course objectives.
• Attend faculty orientation prior to the beginning of the semester.
• Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes.

Scholarship & Research 30% - Engaging in scholarly activity and research.

Service 10% - Providing service to the department, college, university, community and profession.

Required Qualifications

An earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related field.

Assistant Professor: An early career as a faculty member, who has earned a terminal degree in their discipline. There is evidence that the candidate's body of work represents research potential to achieve national/international recognition with further development. Show beginning evidence of impact either in the knowledgebase or practice. The candidate should show characteristics of being outstanding in teaching. The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of service to the program, department, and college.

Associate Professor: A mid-career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. There is evidence that the candidate's body of work has focused research and/or scholarship agenda that represents a significant step towards national/international recognition. There is evidence of impact in their knowledgebase or practice. Candidate has evidence of outstanding teaching. Candidate has evidence of substantial service to their program, department, college, university, and/or the profession.

Applicants should have an established research agenda and the ability to seek external funding. Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks with these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation.
• Evidence of ability as a teacher.
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned.
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

It is preferred that applicants have advanced certifications in their field and a record of research utilizing qualitative research methods.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter of yearly contact.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for the position is 1.0.

Assistant Professor - Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Associate Professor - Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program,

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limiting to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. While also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Guidelines: https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php#faculty

College/Department Information

The Department of Kinesiology is one of three departments in the College of Education and Human Development, whose programs are accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities (SACS). The department offers a BSK with five specialized concentrations, BS in Health Promotion with two concentrations, BA in Sports Management, and an MSK. See website of College: http://www.augusta.edu/education/; and department info at https://www.augusta.edu/education/kinesiology/index.php

The Department of Kinesiology, in the College of Education and Human Development, at Augusta University (AU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Kinesiology. The full-time tenure-track appointment begins upon hire.

The Augusta University College of Education is committed to being a relevant, responsive, and respected institution with a keen focus toward high impact work in the community. Our faculty, students, and alumni are committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities through the comprehensive study and effective practice of education. Through bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctoral degree, and the professional development programs, we cultivate innovative educational leaders, advance health practices through research in kinesiology, explore the most important questions in public education, and share exciting ideas and best practices across the world.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904